It's been talked about in some other threads but there really is no general consensus as to what Dupuis' next contract will be. It's been said he wants 4 years. Some people think he'll get close to $4 million, some others believe he'll get $2.5-3 million.

Personally, if he wants a 4 year deal, I would be most comfortable with a $9 million for 4 years with a cap hit of $2.25 million. I feel that this is a realistic cap hit because when he's not as productive as a 1st liner in a few years, he's still priced right to play a solid 3rd line role with PK responsibilities.

If you offer him 2.25 million per season, it's a slap in the face and he will laugh at you.

A team will offer him 4 million per over 4 seasons. At the VERY LEAST the Pens would have to offer 3 million per season and probably a 4th year. If they offered near 4 million per they could get away with 3 years.

Mr. Colby wrote:I think 3 years 9 million is reasonable from both parties.

I'm certain somebody would offer him 4 years 15 million though.

You are certainly wrong. 3 years for 9 mill...for a durable, fast, two way hockey player who is also versatile and is just a guy you want as a teammate...WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

He will fetch 4 million per year MINIMUM. Look around the league and see what some wingers are making and Dupuis is twice the player. Actually you dont have to look any further than the Pens themselves.

Mr. Colby wrote:I think 3 years 9 million is reasonable from both parties.

I'm certain somebody would offer him 4 years 15 million though.

You are certainly wrong. 3 years for 9 mill...for a durable, fast, two way hockey player who is also versatile and is just a guy you want as a teammate...WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

He will fetch 4 million per year MINIMUM. Look around the league and see what some wingers are making and Dupuis is twice the player. Actually you dont have to look any further than the Pens themselves.

On the open market he might get close to 4. He's 34 years old though so calm down.